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To helical or to not Helical?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Jtrump, Jul 13, 2014.

  1. Jtrump

    Jtrump Weekend Warrior

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    So I just bought my new bow yesterday, Got a Bowtech rpm 360, was shooting a high country speed pro 2009 before.

    I've always used a helical prior to this bow, The High country wasn't the easiest bow to tune in the world, I would get arrow arrow plane, and some zig zag from time to time.


    Anyway. I'm shooting carbon express red 350's right out of the box, currently pulling 75lbs @ 29" draw- straight fetching no helical field points and broad heads, G5, muzzy 3, rage practice head all dead nuts on out to 30 yards, haven't had a chance to shoot any farther. And I can't really see what my arrow is doing in flight because it's going so damn fast.

    Should I scape off the old fletchings and use my "Bohning Blazer Helix Fletching Jig " ????
     
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    I would do the blazer helix. Just got my gold tips done and they run perfectly for me. Dont know but im sure they will do just fine with your setup
     
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    Helix for me.
     
  4. Jtrump

    Jtrump Weekend Warrior

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    Decisions decisions..


    Congrats on you're new bow btw!
     
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    maxpetros Grizzled Veteran

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    Helical as well


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    Jtrump Weekend Warrior

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    I'm just wondering if it's shooting perfect with straight fletchings with three different broad heads, what am I getting out of the Helical. Wouldn't it be more of a hindrance then any help?
     
  7. ArcheryGirl

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    I have both. Not sure what kind of difference it makes?
     
  8. maxpetros

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    Helical fletching helps stabilize arrow flight. This is most commonly used with broadheads



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    If your a good shot, you will be able to tell a difference in your group size. What it does is stabilize your arrow quicker. If your a 20-30 shooter don't worry about it, but if you're a 40-80+ shooter you want helical IMO.


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    I prefer helical for everything, perfect arrow flight out to the 100yards i have shot
     

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